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Memorials & Museums Any admission fees are stated as: Adults / Children & Seniors
Memorials
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial Address: Jl Dato' Onn Established in honour of Malaysia's first Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj (1903 - 1990). Tunku, as he was warmly called by fellow Malaysians, is credited with leading the country to independence from Britain. The memorial is situated in a 7.5 acre garden that was his residence and office during his tenure as Prime Minister. The memorial also serves as a museum housing a collection of the late Prime Minister's artifacts and a library. Open: 10.00am - 5.30pm (Tue - Sun). Closed: Monday (except School & Public Holidays) More information: Tel: 03-2694 7277 Admission: Free Tun Abdul Razak Memorial Address: Sri Taman Jl. Perdana (vicinity of Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens) Formerly the official residence of the late Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein (1922 - 1976), Malaysia's second Prime Minister. Often referred to as Malaysia's 'Father of Development' this memorial/museum displays artifacts from his life and achievements. Open: 10.00am - 5.30pm (Tue-Sun) Closed: Monday (except School & Public Holidays) More info: Tel: 2691 211 or 2691 2246 Admission: Free P. Ramlee Memorial Address: Sri Taman Jl. Perdana (vicinity of Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens) Malaysia's most versatile musician and foremost songwriter, movie actor and director, P. Ramlee (1929-1973) is to Malaysia what Rodgers and Hammerstein are to the US and Gilbert and Sullivan are to England. This memorial is a tribute to the life and times of this ever popular and influential artist. Open: 10.00am - 5.30pm (Tue-Sun) Closed: Monday (except School & Public Holidays) More information: Tel: 03-2691 2111/2691 2246 Admission: Free Return to Top
Museums
National Museum Address: Jl. Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2282 6255, 2282 7267. Malaysia's version of the Smithsonian, the Natural Museum, located on the edge of the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, is the principal historical museum in the country. Set up in 1963 with a mandate to collect and protect Malaysia's rich cultural heritage the museum is responsible for displaying and dispensing knowledge pertaining to the country's history. There are several different galleries housed within the museum charged with displaying interesting insights into different aspects of the country's social and economic development. Included are the Historical Gallery, Metalwork and Musical Instruments Gallery, Cultural Gallery, National Sports Gallery and Natural History Gallery. In addition the museum contains a library with some 6,500 titles in the fields of archaeology, ethnology and natural history as well as a photographic library. And being situated on the grounds of the Taman Tasik Perdana the National Museum has plenty of display room for vintage cars, locomotives and the like. Open: 9.00am - 6.00pm (daily). Admission: Adults: RM1. Children under 12 yrs free. National History Museum Address: 29 Jl. Raja, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2694 4590, 2694 4592. Interested in seeing a 40,000-year-old homo sapien skull? If so, the National History Museum is the place for you. Housed in what was once a commercial bank building dating back to 1910 the National History Museum has all sorts of unusual one-off items here that those seeking trivia will find interesting. Open: 9.00am - 6.00pm (daily). Admission: Free. Malaysian Armed Forces Museum Address: Jl. Padang Tembak, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2694 1333 Established in the early 1980's the Malaysian Armed Forces Museum, located in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) complex, is charged with maintaining a collection of historically significant material tracking the development and achievements of Malaysia's military from its inception in 1933 to the present. There are different galleries assigned to specific branches of the armed forces. Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm (daily). Closed: Friday, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji. Admission: Free. Royal Malaysian Police Museum Address: No. 5 Jl. Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2272 5689/2272 5690. Crime buffs will enjoy the Royal Malaysian Police Museum. First opened in 1961, the museum displays more than 2,500 items on crime and crime prevention. There is all kinds of interesting artifacts on display including gambling paraphalnia, lotteries, crime organizations and secret societies, weapons, crime charts, and so on. Open: 10.00am - 6.00pm (daily inclusive Public Holidays). Closed: Monday. Admission: Free Petrosains Address: Level 4 Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-581 8181 It is only fitting that a country so rich in oil and gas would have Petrosains, an interactive display about the petroleum industry. If big oil is your game then this is your museum. Open: 9.30am - 5.30pm (Sat - Thu) Open: 2.30am - 7.30pm (Fri) Closed: Monday Admission: Free Asian Art Museum Address: University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-7957 1066/1 As its name implies this museum is for art in its many different forms from around Asia. Founded in 1973 the museum displays various collections of sculpture and textiles. The museum is also repository of film, photographs etc. with more than 200 volumes available for research. Open: 8.45am - 4.45pm (Mon - Fri) Open: 8.45am - 12.30pm (Sat) Closed: Public holiday, 12.00noon - 2.00pm (Fri) Admission: Free Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Address: Jl. Lembah Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2274 2020 Located on Jl. Lembah Perdana the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia houses several themed galleries relating to Islam. For example there are old and historic Qurans in the Al-Quran Manuscript Gallery while the Islamic Architecture Gallery features miniature replicas of famous Islamic buildings such as the Taj Mahal and Imam Ismail Albukhary Mosque etc. Also of interest is the Standard Chartered Ottoman Room displaying objects from the Ottoman Empire when the empire ruled present day Turkey and Syria. Open: 10.00am - 6.00pm (Tue-Sun) Closed: Monday Admission: RM 8.00
Other Museums
Other Museums to explore are: Biomedical Museum Address: Jl. Pahang, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2698 6033 Forestry Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Museum Address: Kepang, Selangor. Tel: 03-6274 2633 MISC Museum Address: Wisma MISC 2, Jl. Conlay, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2142 8088 Telekom Museum Address: Jl. Gereja, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2031 9966 Return to Top

Memorials & Museums

Whilst still a relatively young country, Malaysians are just proud of their country and its history and eager to show off their achievements and some of the men and women who have made Malaysia what it is today.

Visiting some of the museums and memorials around Kuala Lumpur is certainly a nice way to spend a relaxing day but more importantly it will enhance your appreciation of the country and its people - and the prices for admission are very, very reasonable.

That said, here's a brief guide for some of Kuala Lumpur's more popular museums and memorials.

Please remember that whilst all care has been taken in assembling this information, operating hours and admission fees may change without notice. Best to call ahead.